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Hot and sour chicken soup II

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Hot and sour chicken soup is a delicious and flavorful Chinese dish that typically consists of chicken broth, shredded chicken, mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, and a combination of spicy and tangy ingredients such as vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and chili peppers. It has a nice balance of heat from the spices and tanginess from the vinegar, making it a comforting and satisfying soup option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 218

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 chicken breast boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup tofu firm, diced
  • 1/4 cup bamboo shoots sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 egg beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced chicken, mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  3. Let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  4. Slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture while stirring continuously to thicken the soup.
  5. Drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the hot and sour chicken soup hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 23gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1462mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg

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